Description
Hearty Cheesy Italian Sausage Lasagna Soup brings comfort straight from Italian kitchens to your dinner table. Loaded with rich sausage, melted cheese, and warm pasta, this one-pot wonder invites you to savor each spoonful of pure deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage or ground beef
Main Liquid Base:
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 14.5 ounces crushed tomatoes
Herbs, Spices, and Cheese:
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Pasta:
- 8 ounces lasagna noodles, broken into smaller pieces
Seasoning:
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Ignite a large pot over medium flame and meticulously brown the ground Italian sausage, methodically crumbling the meat while extracting any lingering fat.
- Introduce finely diced onions and aromatic garlic into the caramelized meat, sautéing until the vegetables become translucent and release their fragrant essence.
- Cascade chicken broth and crushed tomatoes into the pot, allowing the mixture to reach a gentle, bubbling simmer.
- Dismantle lasagna noodles into rustic fragments and cascade them into the simmering liquid alongside herbaceous basil, robust oregano, fiery red pepper flakes, and a delicate balance of salt and pepper.
- Allow the noodles to dance and soften within the broth, transforming into tender, silky strands that absorb the rich, savory flavors.
- Infuse the soup with velvety heavy cream, fold in creamy ricotta, sprinkle generous handfuls of nutty Parmesan, and incorporate melting mozzarella until the liquid transforms into a luxuriously smooth, cheese-laden elixir.
- Conduct a final flavor expedition, calibrating the seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes to elevate the soup’s taste profile. Ladle into awaiting bowls and serve immediately.
Notes
- Versatile One-Pot Wonder: Transform traditional lasagna into a hearty, comforting soup that simplifies classic Italian flavors in under 30 minutes.
- Flexible Protein Options: Easily swap ground Italian sausage with ground beef, turkey, or plant-based alternatives to suit dietary preferences.
- Cheese Melting Magic: Create a rich, creamy texture by gradually stirring different cheeses like ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan for maximum flavor complexity.
- Smart Ingredient Substitutions: Replace heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk for a lighter version, and use gluten-free noodles for a celiac-friendly meal.
- Quick Weeknight Meal Solution: Perfect for busy families, this soup combines protein, carbs, and vegetables in a single pot with minimal cleanup required.
- Customizable Spice Level: Adjust red pepper flakes to personalize heat intensity, making it kid-friendly or extra zesty based on individual taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg